If you’re
a mom, the sight of late August on your monthly calendar means one thing…time
to stock up on multi-colored folders, new school shoes, and a fresh supply of
number 2 pencils.
But moms everywhere
also need a few essential back to school supplies too. I recently visited CBS 2
Chicago to share some fantastic finds to make back to school a little more
productive and fun. You can check
out my segment by clicking on the related billboard on the Chicago Parent home
page.
In the meantime, here’s
where to find all the goods I shared:
1. Those fabulous Timbuk2 messenger
bags can be found at Uncle Dan’s Camping and Outdoor stores throughout
Chicagoland. Or you can
check Timbuk2.com to see their
full range of products, or to design a bag yourself.
2. The hip and comfy back to school
shoes I showed can be found at Ugg.com, or Target.com. With these two picks it’s simple to be
chic and comfortable walking that carpool runway.
3. The mommy business cards I featured
can be ordered at Papercreations.net.
Or you can visit their store in Orland Park.
4. The Mom Agenda AllInOne Folio and
desktop organizer is available at MomAgenda.com. They also have the coolest field trip, grocery, babysitter,
and Honey-Do lists on their site.
5. To make your own Carpool Survival
Kit like the one I showed, simply snag a soft shower caddy (I got mine at Bed
Bath and Beyond), and fill it with stuff to make your time in the car a little
more fun. I filled mine with
things like my favorite music CDs, a bit of dark chocolate, a mini manicure
kit, a reusable water bottle, some small books of poetry and short stories, a
journal, a coffee shop gift card, some yummy hand lotion, and a great pen.
Don't delay, you
deserve a little back to school swag too!
Hope this inspires you to take a moment to prepare yourself, right along
with your kids for back-to-school.
Best!
Meredith